Fillmore West

Fillmore West is a large venue at 1805 Geary Boulevard with an open floor plan that accommodates up to 3,000 visitors for concerts. The building features a main hall without fixed seating, allowing audiences to stand directly in front of the stage or move freely.

Bill Graham opened the venue on July 5, 1968, in the former Carousel Ballroom and ran it until its closure in 1971. The hall contributed to the rise of rock music in San Francisco and helped many artists reach a wider audience.

The venue played a central role in the development of psychedelic rock music and gave musicians space for long, experimental performances. Concerts often began late at night and drew a young audience that helped shape the free music scene of the city.

The building opens one hour before concerts begin and accepts only electronic tickets at the entrance. Visitors may bring bags measuring up to 12 by 6 by 12 inches (30 by 15 by 30 cm) after security checks and should allow enough time for entry inspections.

After closing in 1971, the building was briefly used under the name New Old Fillmore for further concerts before receiving a new purpose. The interior with psychedelic light installations and posters shaped the visual style of many later concert halls across the country.

Location: San Francisco

Inception: July 5, 1968

Official opening: July 5, 1968

GPS coordinates: 37.77474,-122.41943

Latest update: December 14, 2025 20:56